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Old 10-24-2011, 07:41 PM   #11
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I think you should entirely avoid chiropractors, for reasons already stated several times on SDN.

If you're interested in manual modalities for the chronic low back pain patient, your approach should include either referral for osteopathic manipulation with a DO comfortable with manipulation, or referral for physical therapy.
Medicaid doesn't pay for PT in my area, and my DO colleagues would slay me if I sent them all my non-specific back pain.
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